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And because it snowed, I was obligated to go check it out:
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June 21, 2025 at 11:43 PM
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A summer crackdown in Lassen County led to the seizure of over 151,000 illegal marijuana plants and nearly 20,000 pounds of processed cannabis, uncovering a staggering $10 million operation.

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Sheriff: Multiagency raids yield about 151,000 marijuana plants and nearly 20,000 lbs. processed in northern Lassen County
Sheriff John Macarva told the board that multiagency enforcement in August and September recovered roughly 151,177 plants and about 19,973.25 pounds of processed marijuana across 47 parcels, seized 11 firearms and used federal funding for eradication operations.
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September 27, 2026 at 7:34 PM
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Western Columbine near a cold spring above Mineral California in Lassen National Forest. #Hiking #LassenCounty #Wildflowers
A long fallen pine log extend from the foreground to the distance over a barely perceptible spring-fed creek with Western Columbine blooms alongside.
July 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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County social services leaders are sounding the alarm: new HR1 rules are straining resources and demanding more staff to keep up with increased redeterminations.

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Social-services leaders warn HR1 redetermination rules and time‑study gaps are driving staffing needs
County social‑services managers asked for more eligibility and supervisory staff to meet HR1 redeterminations and to improve time‑study compliance so the county can recover reimbursements. Supervisors supported follow-up and performance-management steps.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:37 AM
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County IT is sounding the alarm as new state policies push software and hardware costs to new heights, jeopardizing the county's budget for vital network upgrades.

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County IT warns of rising software, hardware and licensing costs; proposes capital fund use
IT staff outlined a county network lifecycle plan and warned that recent state policy now subjects software subscriptions to sales tax, increasing recurring costs. Staff proposed using a dedicated capital/infrastructure fund for major replacements and recommended lifecycle budgeting.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:36 AM
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If you’re a #clark — of course you have to go! #clarkvalley #california #madeline #lassencounty
Clarks were promised by this sign but I was the only one there! A pair of green signs with white lettering on a post — top square one says LASSEN 510 COUNTY bottom is a regular rectangular street name “Clarks Valley RD” dry lake bed in the near background and distant mountains - daytime light hazy cloud layer From the left: yellow ICY sign — pine trees and utility poll — brown US Forest Service sign that reads: TULE MTN ACCESS RD 6 -> CLARK VALLEY 14 -> NEVADA HWY 81 -> 37 And more trees
March 8, 2026 at 2:24 AM
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Lassen County is gearing up for significant infrastructure upgrades, including a major chip seal project on Eagle Lake Road and the replacement of aging road supervisor trucks!

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Public Works maps funding priorities: chip seal on Eagle Lake Road, truck replacements and radio upgrades
Public Works Director Amy Schneid outlined operations across buildings, parks, animal control and roads. The department plans a major chip‑seal project, aims to replace aging supervisor trucks and seeks grants and STP allocations to rebuild gravel supplies for high‑need roads.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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Sheriff John reveals alarming staffing shortages and a critical $80,000 grant for boat repairs that could impact public safety in our community.

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Sheriff warns of staffing shortfalls, seeks $80,000 boat repairs and equipment in patrol budget
Sheriff John told supervisors the 2026-27 public safety budget reflects vacancies, rising operational costs and a pending $80,000 equipment repair grant for a disabled patrol boat; the department cut costs but warned of long-term resource pressures at the jail and patrol divisions.
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September 22, 2026 at 8:32 AM
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“SUSANVILLE, Calif. — Officials have ordered emergency evacuations and several road closures throughout Susanville due to a ruptured natural gas line.” krcrtv.com/news/local/r... - KRCR News Channel 7

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Ruptured gas line causes evacuations, extensive closures in Susanville on Friday
Officials have ordered evecuations and several emergency road closures throughout Susanville due to a ruptured natural gas line, the Susanville Public Works ann
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November 14, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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Lassen County Supervisors have greenlit a controversial 12,000-square-foot recycling facility, igniting fierce debates over noise, traffic, and environmental concerns from local residents.

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Lassen supervisors uphold planning commission, grant use permit for Blue Water Recycling despite neighbors' CEQA concerns
After hearing hours of public testimony on noise, traffic and groundwater risks, the Lassen County Board of Supervisors voted to deny an appeal and uphold a Planning Commission decision that conditionally authorizes a 12,000‑square‑foot indoor CRV recycling center in Johnstonville; opponents had argued the project warranted fuller CEQA review.
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May 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM
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The Forest Service is on track to meet its ambitious timber target while launching a major reforestation effort, signaling a strong recovery and resilience plan in the wake of devastating wildfires.

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Forest Service reports hiring, timber targets and post-fire reforestation plans
A Forest Service adviser gave updates on staffing and major post-fire work, reporting the Forest Service expects to meet timber-volume targets this year and describing a reforestation agreement covering roughly 2,503 acres of post-fire footprint.
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August 28, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Lassen County is taking bold steps to boost its behavioral-health services with new contracts and a local strategy to tackle workforce shortages.

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Supervisors approve a slate of behavioral-health contracts amid staffing shortages
The board approved several behavioral-health agreements: locum-tenens after-hours coverage, weekday psychiatry contracts, and placement agreements with North Valley and Star View. Staff reported statewide shortages of therapists and said the county is recruiting interns from local universities.
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August 20, 2026 at 1:56 AM
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Sheriff McGarve blames federal burn tactics for the devastating WineAma Ranch fire that scorched nearly 95,000 acres and raised serious concerns about local safety.

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Lassen County sheriff faults federal burn tactics after WineAma Ranch blaze
Sheriff John McGarve told the board federal daytime prescribed-burning tactics likely led to a blowout that spread a recent fire onto Highway 395, injuring residents and burning roughly 93,000–95,000 acres. He said local evacuations were lifted after assessment and that the sheriff’s office will press federal incident command for answers.
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August 20, 2026 at 1:53 AM
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Lassen County Sheriff John McGarva raises alarms over controversial fire management tactics, revealing critical flaws in out-of-state teams' handling of recent wildfires.

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Lassen County sheriff criticizes use of backburns and outside incident teams after July fires
Sheriff John McGarva told the board he observed multiple July fires and raised concerns about backburn tactics and incident teams from outside the area, saying the county will pursue after-action reviews and follow-up with CAL FIRE and state offices.
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July 30, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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Lassen County just approved a $96,314.66 investment to enhance their radio infrastructure, ensuring seamless communication with Plumas County until 2032!

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Board signs off on final equipment purchases for multi‑county radio integration project
Supervisors approved the final equipment purchase (~$96,314.66) tied to a federal radio‑integration grant shared with Plumas County (total grant approx. $1.405M); the upgrade links Lassen and Plumas dispatch centers and includes five‑year software protection through 2032.
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July 22, 2026 at 8:51 AM
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LASSEN COUNTY WILDFIRE: The #BiscarFire, NW of Hwy 395 & Shinn Ranch Rd, SE of #SnowstormMountain in #LassenCounty, has grown to nearly 200 acres. #Evacuation Order: LAS-551-B & Warning: LAS-553.
July 19, 2026 at 12:53 AM
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Lassen County's Board of Supervisors just approved critical funding for behavioral health services, but rising costs are raising eyebrows—are we prepared for the financial impact?

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Board approves behavioral-health placement and services contract amendments amid concerns about rising inpatient costs
The Lassen County Board of Supervisors approved an extension of a Crestwood subacute placement agreement and two amendments to behavioral-health service contracts, including additional funds for Kingsview professional services and a contingency increase for ResPad inpatient placements as supervisors questioned funding sources and rising per-patient costs.
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July 9, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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August 12, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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Lassen County's Board has taken a critical step in public health by tabling a $100,000 contract renewal while approving vital crisis coverage agreements worth up to $950,000!

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Lassen County tables Paperless Knowledge renewal; approves Community Medical Specialists contracts for crisis and clinic coverage
Public Health Director Natalie Ruger asked to renew the county's Paperless Knowledge timekeeping contract but supervisors asked for clarification of a clause that could allow $100,000 per year and tabled the item; the Board approved two agreements with Community Medical Specialists for after‑hours crisis coverage (cap $200,000) and daytime clinic therapists (max cited $750,000).
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June 26, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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Plumas National Forest is gearing up for a busy fire season while prioritizing grazing allotments and reforestation efforts, but challenges lie ahead!

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Plumas National Forest officials brief Lassen supervisors on grazing allotments and reforestation priorities
Acting Plumas National Forest officials told the Lassen County Board the forest is staffed for fire season, is signing local cooperative agreements and is prioritizing reopening vacant grazing allotments (with NEPA review) and reforestation work, while noting timber market constraints and staffing limits.
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June 26, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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Lassen County just secured $140,000 to boost wildfire resilience and support local volunteer fire departments—find out how this funding will impact your community!

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Lassen County Fire Safe Council secures extension and $140,000 to expand wildfire‑resilience coordination
The Lassen Fire Safe Council presented an extended wildfire county coordinator program funded by CalFire and the California Fire Safe Council, with roughly $140,000 allocated over 15 months to support CWPP updates, volunteer fire department training, defensible‑space assistance and youth career pathways.
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June 12, 2026 at 7:55 AM
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Lassen County is taking bold steps to combat homelessness by integrating behavioral health services with housing support, aiming to provide vital assistance to those in need.

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Board approves three‑year behavioral‑health plan and a managed‑care transitional‑rent program to help residents at risk of homelessness
Supervisors approved the county's Behavioral Health Services Act integrated plan (2026–2029), which allocates at least 30% of certain behavioral‑health funds toward homelessness and housing. The board also approved a transitional‑rent agreement with the county's managed‑care plan (Partnership) to provide up to six months of rental assistance for eligible beneficiaries.
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June 12, 2026 at 7:44 AM
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Lassen County is revamping its fee structure, introducing a new $95 permit for charitable food banks while aiming to save taxpayers $5,000 annually—what does this mean for local services?

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Board opens public hearing and introduces ordinance updating multiple planning, building and environmental health fees
The board opened and closed a public hearing and introduced an ordinance to update and add fees to Lassen County Code sections covering planning, building, surveying and environmental health services; notable changes include a $95 annual permit category for charitable food-bank feeding and new CalARP fee tiers for hazardous facilities.
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May 26, 2026 at 3:16 AM
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Lassen County supervisors have taken a bold step by adopting a resolution to amplify rural voices and challenge coastal policy dominance!

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Lassen supervisors adopt resolution supporting Assembly Joint Resolution 23, calling for greater regional voice
The board voted to adopt a resolution in support of Assembly Joint Resolution 23, a measure discussed by supervisors as a first step toward giving rural counties greater voice; supporters described the move as largely symbolic but intended to signal dissatisfaction with current statewide representation.
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May 26, 2026 at 12:35 AM
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Lassen County has taken a significant step forward by adopting a comprehensive wolf management plan aimed at supporting local ranchers and documenting the impacts of wolf depredation.

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Lassen County adopts wolf management plan to track depredations and support ranchers
The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a sheriff‑led wolf management plan that includes a predator deterrent ranch plan, carcass disposal guidance and a depredation reporting template; the sheriff said the plan will be posted online and used to document impacts for state coordination.
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May 16, 2026 at 11:59 AM